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Happy Friday my LOST friends!!!
I am struggling a little today! My muscles are indeed screaming at me! At around 3AM my butt muscles were spasming and practically having seizures! I was afraid I wouldn't be ab;e to sleep once I got home but surprisingly I actually got about 6 hrs today...which is more than I have gotten in almost 2 weeks.
Julia~ although I am definitely uncomfortable, I will do this work out again! I felt invigorated for HOURS afterwards and I will get used to it as I build strength in all these muscles LOL
Liz! Any luck finding workouts that get you going? You could try this card deal...ou assign the exercises to each suit yourself so you can make it as easy or challenging each time as you'd like!
Jen~ So glad you found us! This is an AMAZING group of supportive, creative and overall WONDERFUL people!!!
aaliceinw~hope your ankle is healing well!
Megan, mdwstQT, Karen, Barb, Noodle...all our MIA friends...I hope your struggles are light and you are just busy kicking butt!!! I miss you!
Have a FAB_U_LOSS day m friends!!!0 -
Hi Jen, Welcome!!!
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Thank you!
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Hi Jen welcome!! So glad you are here!0
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Hi everyone just checking in
This has been a hard week, I really haven't been followings food plan and I'm carb binging on the evenings. I just so sad and work stressed I just want comfort and to numb out.
Positive steps: I've been successful in staying away from sugar, which is my one no-go food.
And I drove to the gym after work. I'm siting in the car now. I really don't want to go in. On Tueaday this guy was really rude to me in the weight room. Most guys there are nice ( I am usually the only woman) but some are jerks and it is really hard for me to handle their Attitude and rudeness.
So I don't want to go back in. But I will, because I'm not going to let some a****** stand between me and health.
Thanks everyone for being there and sharing the journey! Have a great weekend! I'm gonna go lift some weights!!!0 -
Way to go Barb! You are so brave. You know what is important. I hope he isn't there tonight. I know it was a struggle anyway for you to get to the gym this week. You made it and even an a**** didn't stop you. YOU ROCK!!!0
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Hi Everyone ....I am struggling...I have lost my mojo..not sure how to get it back ...this happened to me before and I gave up completely ...I am not doing that this time I promised myself ....I hope everyone is doing well ...Sorry I haven't been around to support motivate or whatnot ...I really need to find myself not sure what is going on ...I hope everyone is doing well0
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Hi ms smarty
I'm struggling too . Hang in there - its persistence not perfection that makes the difference. Checking in is a great way to break the cycle. Is there anything going on that's adding stress or bringing you down?0 -
Hi Barlovo...being sick with ear infections started it because I wasn't able to exercise then having all 4 wisdom teeth pulled out put me in a bigger funk I am just struggling trying to get out of my funk0
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barlovo - hope the workout went well.
ms smartypants - hang in there. It will get better.0 -
Ms smarty that is one well-earned funk! Take it slow, sometimes I think post-illness blues are a way that our bodies slow us down so we have time to heal fully.0
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Nice to see you guys checking in. It was getting a little lonely. Hang in there everyone. Start the cycles and the baby steps again if we have to.
Ms_smartypaants, I agree with Barbs that you have every reason to be in a funk and also about the slowing down part. I think we tend to try to do too much all at once. Do you think you could make it work for you with smaller weekly challenges and slower but steady weight loss? Remember that it took me forever to shift on the scales but I was having very nice NSV's... (And surprisingly still am, despite no activities or exercise at all). I am peeved because my eating habits are back to bad, though not as bad as when I started.
Cindy, well done! Sounds like you worked a whole bunch of muscles you didn't know you had. Is there a link to the card exercises? My ankle is healing slowly (proabably at the right pace, but I think it is too slow - tried to drive today! Not a good idea!) Sigh!
Barbs - you are just doing it anyway and that really is the way to go. The goal and the vison that you have for yourself is so much stronger than everything else that is happening. You are very inspiring and so strong willed. Well done! You are often in my mind, cheering!!! And I am cheering for you too.
Let's all pretend it's the new year again! Look at how far we have all come! Liz you have done fantastic work, it is normal that the weight loss slows down. Have you reset your MFP goals. May be you can exercise 3 times for longer periods at lower intensity or shorter at higher? I don't know what your routine was but I know if we have to change them around because otherwise we start burning less.
I am very happy that people are saying, wow! You've lost a lot of weight and that my size 16 belts look like they belong to some other person. My long shapeless cardigans are hanging off me so badly, that the only way I could where them and make them look good is if I wrap them around me and use a belt - in essence, they are now dresses! The waistline is back0 -
Alice - You are looking awesome! Your foot will be healed in no time if you are sensible. Be patient with yourself.
You are right about getting back the motivation of the new year.
I tried out different youtube videos this week. I found a belly dancing one, a zumba one, a dumbbell one, a yoga one, and a yoga ball one. I will save the Jillian Michaels workouts for when I hit a plateau. Those with the Wii should do for now. I would like to do an hour a day 6 days a week, but I don't know if I could follow through, so I think my normal 30-45 minutes three days and an hour three days I can do. I quit smoking on Weds. so I am interested in seeing how that lifestyle change makes a difference.
Ms. S - Hang in there. You have got this far, it may be slow going for a little while, but think of how wonderful you will feel as your strength comes back. I'm rooting for you!
Cindy - It sounds like you are burning it up! You will look FAB-U-LOSS at graduation in a few months!!!
Noodle, QT, and Karen - I miss you all, I hope your doing well.
To all of you - Have an awesome weekend!
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High ladies. So far it has been binge and emotional eating free. Tomorrow will make it a week.
I too feel like I've lost my mojo. I worked out once this week. Tomorrow I plan on hitting the supermarket and stock up on food.
Gotta get back in here and get active on the board again. This is an awesome place! Oh and welcome Jen.0 -
Hope everyone is doing well. I have been binging off and on for weeks. Today is looking good so far.0
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My worst time of day for overeating and bingeing is late at night, after everyone else is asleep, I'm relaxed, it's quiet, and I can hear the food calling!
Seriously, any helpful suggestions? I find that I'll eat even if I'm not the slightest bit hungry! The regret and guilt the next day are the worst part. 0 -
Happy Sunday My Lovely LOST friends~
I had a great day yesterday...got in some more workout time! And got some good quality sleep for a change! I feel like a million bucks. I have had a couple people at work give me compliments...noticing the weight lose and about my hair! Definitely helps that motivation!
Barb~So sorry you had to deal with such ignorance at your gym. Do you live in an area where you have options for gyms? I know the first gym I went to had an atmosphere like that there and I stopped going…I kept paying for it until my contract was up then quit….what a waste! I let ignorance impede my progress. KUDOS to you for not letting them stop you! Give yourself a big hug!!!
Liz~ I’m glad you found some videos on you tube…if you find any that you really like please feel free to share a link. I’m always looking for fun workouts to try! That graduation is coming up FAST!!!
Megan~ So glad to hear from you! I have missed you! I second what Barb & aaliceinw have said! You need to be kind to yourself! And always remember we are here!!! I hope you are feeling back to yourself soon!
Aaliceinw~ I certainly did find muscles I didn’t know were there! And they all HATE me right now lol! But I’m going to keep working them. I’m even considering a C25K program to start running! I would like to do a 5K race. You take some of your own advice and be kind to yourself! Let that ankle heal…I know it’s tough...especially when we are trying to make this lifestyle a habit! But you have done AMAZINGLY well not giving up…give yourself credit for these victories! You are a GREAT inspiration! ((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))) to you!!! I love your idea of pretending it’s the New Year again too….new dedication!!!!!
MdwstQT~ Sorry to hear about your struggles. You too need to be gentle with yourself. You have done well…this is a long term process and will take time for those of us that are making big changes! We are here for you! ((((((((((HUGS))))))))))) for you!
Karen~ SO glad you are here!!! You are doing better than you give yourself credit for! Take one day at a time and remember to repeat as often as you need too…I AM WORTH IT!!! Because you ARE!!!
Have a FAB_U_LOSS day my friends!!!
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Jen - Look on page nine of this thread, Barb (barlovo) wrote a post with some awesome tips in it. Be kind to yourself and remember that identifying the behavior is a win. Log everything, it may be ugly but the information will help you make better decisions. This is a process and it is a learning curve. Hang in there you got this. 0
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Mysticliz, I love the idea of restarting the year and getting back that New Years motivation!! I just went to a great lunar new year event so I'm adopting the stubbornness of the Yest of the Ram. Time to recommit! Persistence not perfection!!0
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Also this weekend is Persian new year - Nourouz! In so any cultures new year begins with spring. Happy new year! Happy fresh start for each of us!0
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jhaugen445 wrote: »My worst time of day for overeating and bingeing is late at night, after everyone else is asleep, I'm relaxed, it's quiet, and I can hear the food calling! Seriously, any helpful suggestions? I find that I'll eat even if I'm not the slightest bit hungry! The regret and guilt the next day are the worst part.
Sometimes I curl up in bed with my laptop and spend the time looking at the MFP group sites. The more I'm posting; the less I'm eating. I also start with an Akmak cracker and a couple ounces of milk. Most times this takes care of me. But the biggest thing (to repeat what everyone else has said) is to log. When I log it, I don't want it as much. So log, have a cracker, read a post, and maybe find a good book to read. As you continue your journey, you find things that work for you. Good luck.0 -
Thank you for the ideas. Learning my hunger signals when I'm actually hungry vs cravings is going to be one if my challenges. One step at a time and not striving for perfection!0
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Hi everyone
I made it to the gym again
Going in now
I feel so much resistance ! But I'm here
Time to go lift heavy things and put them back down, and repeat.0 -
Go get um Barb!!! 0
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Hello My LOST friends~
Well I think I may have completely lost my mind! I have been kicking the idea around about running a 5K! So I loaded an APP on my phone called C25K (couch potato to 5 K) and I did the 1st work out today! Mind you...my muscles still haven't forgiven the card deal calisthenics yet! So for my 1st workout/training session...I did a 5 minute warm up at 3MPH...then I alternated 1 min at 5 MPH 1 1/2 min at 3.5 MPH for 20 min ten did a 3 min cool down! I felt like I was going to die for the first half hour after I got done...but I DID IT!! I can't believe I completed the whole thing! I then did another 15 min at 3 MPH! My daughter and one of her best friends were with me...she calls me Mom and she is a runner...They kept going C'mon Mommy you can do this! Come on!!! I kept telling them they were trying to kill me and I was cutting them both out of my will LOL! But I have to say...my body hurts something fierce...but my heart is soaring with pride!!!
Jen~ Finding something else to do is my best advice for that! I started coming here to MFP…and reading…especially the success stories or the motivations!!! Those mantras are PERFECT attitude! Progress not perfection is a great way to succeed!
Barb~ I love that…spring is a perfect time for fresh starts!!! Yea Barb! You go girl! Show those buttheads what girl power is all about!!!
Liz~ I definitely think I LOST MY MIND! LOL I should be surfing YouTube!!!
Karen~ I've noticed how well you are doing logging!! WOO HOO my friend!!
I hope the rest of you are having a good time!
Have a FAB_U_LOSS week my friends!!!0 -
Here you go Karen~
This was with 5 min 42 sec left to do of the cool down...I think it was 367 cals burned at the end
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Cindy; so it's an app on your phone or an exercise equipment? Great burn.0
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Karen~ It's an APP on my phone that coaches me to start running slowly so you build up your endurance! You start running in small bursts between walking. It gradually increases the bursts of running over a 6 week period until you are supposed to be able to run a full 5K (in theory anyway). It has 3 stop watch images on the screen...one that says how much time you've completed, one that tracks the time of what you are supposed to be doing (walking or running so it alternates between 90 second and 60 second bursts) and one that tells you how much more time til you complete that days workout! It talks to you and tells you when to switch it up.0
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You go Cindy! You're definitely an inspiration! Pressing on towards your goals with sore muscles and all.
Jen hang in there and take it one day at a time. Gauge where you are and aim for small changes.
Work wore me out so much so that I bailed on my shopping list for food. I just grabbed the essentials fruit, veggies, bread, etc... I'm so tired of looking at people everywhere I couldn't do it.
Just ate dinner. Gonna watch tv for an hour then lights out. Going to set my timer on Pandora, listen to soft jazz, and drift away.0 -
MdwstQT~ Thanks for popping in even though you were wiped out! Pandora on jazz sounds like a peaceful way to drift into sweet dreams! I hope you are well rested and have an easy day at work!
Have a FAB_U_LOSS Tuesday m friends!!!0
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